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Kemix - Launder Plug Valves
The Kemix plug valve is comprised of a frame assembly suitable to the support structure above the launder, a plug and spindle assembly and either a hand wheel (manual plug valve), hydraulic actuator (hydraulically automated plug valve) or pneumatic actuator (pneumatically automated plug valve).
The operation of sealing the launder through the use of a Kemix plug valve is identical for the manual and automated versions of the plug valves. When in the closed position the plug of the plug valve creates a seal on all interfaces between the plug and the launder floor which prevents the flow of pulp through the pipe inlet.
When the plug is lowered into the closed position the sealing action between the rubber lined plug and pipe is created by the compression force of the rubber lined plug exerted on to the edge of the specially suited pipe inlet which causes the rubber to seal against the pipe surface.